L3 Network Engineer – Planning & Implementation (ACI & Data Center)

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Job Title: L3 Network Engineer – Planning & Implementation (ACI & Data Center)Location: Mumbai / Navi Mumbai (Onsite)

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced L3 Network Engineer to lead the Planning & Implementation of complex Cisco ACI and Data Center network projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for high-level design, deployment strategy, and technical leadership across multiple customer engagements. This role demands deep technical expertise, strong documentation skills, and the ability to mentor L2 engineers.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and execution of Data Center network deployments and migrations, with a focus on Cisco ACI environments.
  • Architect ACI fabric setups, VXLAN overlays, and integration with L2/L3 networks.
  • Conduct design reviews, configuration audits, and readiness assessments.
  • Translate business and technical requirements into scalable network solutions.
  • Develop and maintain high-level and low-level design documentation, configuration templates, and change records.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to L2 engineers during implementation phases.
  • Collaborate with architects, server, virtualization, and security teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Participate in customer workshops, planning sessions, and technical presentations.
  • Own troubleshooting of complex issues and escalation management.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8–12 years of experience in Data Center networking, with extensive exposure to Cisco ACI.
  • Expert-level hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus switches and ACI fabric components.
  • Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), multicast (PIM, IGMP), and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP).
  • Experience in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Huawei, Arista).
  • Proven track record in network planning, change management, and implementation leadership.
  • Deep expertise in ACI architecture: VXLAN, Tenants, Bridge Domains (BD), EPGs, Contracts, L3/L2 Out.
  • Hands-on with Cisco Nexus platforms: N7K, N9K, N5K, N2K, N1K.
  • Experience with Cisco ASR platforms (ASR 9K – IOS XR, ASR 1K – IOS/IOS XE).
  • Advanced knowledge of Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, Static Routing, BFD, Multicast (PIM, IGMP, SPT), VLANs, STP, VTP, ACLs.
  • Advanced Nexus Features: VPC, VDC, MEC, Orphan Port Management, FabricPath, OTV.
  • Network Services & Protocols: TCP/IP, IPSec, PPP, HSRP, VRRP, IPSLA, SNMP.
  • L4–L7 Services: Integration of load balancers, firewalls, and service chaining within ACI environments.

Preferred Certifications

  • CCNP/CCIE – Data Center or Enterprise
  • Cisco ACI Specialist Certification
  • Additional vendor certifications (Huawei, Arista) are a plus
Skills: asr,management,integration,aci,design,cisco,vxlan,data center,routing,load balancing,leadership,nexus

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